Big baby ?

At our last growth scan three weeks ago, baby was on the 55th percentile and now today they've said he's on the 98th. I'm 32+1 but growth scan today says I'm measuring 35+5. They won't scan again for another five weeks. Asked what his projected weight was and they said they don't project weight at my hospital. I'm feeling a bit concerned and not really sure if I should be worried or not. Xx

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If they domt sound worried then I think you are okay.. I think as long as it is 2-3 weeks give or take between baby gestational age amd the one they see on the machine it is considered okay...plus if there is a reason for any medical intervention prior to due date I am sure they will discuss it with you..

mine measured two weeks ahead at my last appointment but i know it can change in a week or two and be right back to normal age or even lower at my next appointment which will be this Saturday..as long as baby heart rate and progress stay within the limit (give or take 2-3 weeks to gestational) it is okay from what I ha e been told..

Aww i know how you feel. My baby is measuring too big too. Im 32+2 and been told today her stomach is too big. But then wouldnt say what that means. It will be to do with my sugars i know as im a diabetic but tried my best to keep them low. Im so worried incase its serious but then could be that she will be on chubby side x

I've had 2 growth scans and measured about 95th centile both times. First one at 28 weeks estimate was just under 3lbs. Seconds one at 34 weeks was just under 6lbs. Estimate birth weight is just over 9lbs. Hope that helps x

My baby is on the 97th centile and measured bang on 7lbs at 33+5. They're estimating him to be between 11 and 12lbs if we go to 40 weeks 😱 all along they've said it's dangerous for him to reach over 4.5kg so they would induce early if it was getting to that stage.

Now that it's looking like he'll be at 4.5kg by 37 weeks they've changed their minds and want to go to term which I don't understand. It is super worrying and after speaking to my midwife she has encouraged me to get another appointment with a consultant to be given actual answers to my questions as she also seems concerned by his size and their decision.

Maybe you could speak to your midwife to get her opinion on the situation and see what she advises?

Baby was 50th percentile at 20wks, then my bump started measuring 4wks ahead so got growth scan at 32wks and he’s jumped up to 98th percentile. They didn’t say anything other than he’ll likely be a bigger than average baby and that they only really worry if they’re measuring small or if there’s is sudden slowing down of growth. No more scans or anything. I’m seeing the midwife on Wednesday as I haven’t seen her since 28wks (I’ll be 34+4) so will see what she’s saying. Don’t think it’s anything to worry about if they’re saying everything is fine though x

Estimated weights can be really unreliable, as are midwives measuring bumps, so you probably have nothing to worry about. I was measuring 3 weeks ahead at my last midwife appointment but as that was consistant growth for me and GD had been tested negative for midwife was not concerned. This may just be your "normal". Generally speaking if they aren't concerned probably there is no need for you to be.

Aww i know how you feel. My baby is measuring too big too. Im 32+2 and been t...

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30/04/2018

Aww i know how you feel. My baby is measuring too big too. Im 32+2 and been told today her stomach is too big. But then wouldnt say what that means. It will be to do with my sugars i know as im a diabetic but tried my best to keep them low. Im so worried incase its serious but then could be that she will be on chubby side x

I had my 32 week growth scan today and babys stomach was also measuring big compared to the rest of the body.

She asked if I had been tested for diabetes and I have, the results came back fine and then said my consultant will chat to me about it. Can’t help but feel worried now! X

I had my 32 week growth scan today and babys stomach was also measuring big c...

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30/04/2018

I had my 32 week growth scan today and babys stomach was also measuring big compared to the rest of the body.
She asked if I had been tested for diabetes and I have, the results came back fine and then said my consultant will chat to me about it. Can’t help but feel worried now! X

Aww sorry to hear that same for you. Im so worried too but will see what they say next week when i go for my next growth scan. Looks like she has got her mummies fat gene and not her daddies skinny gene 😔. I will let you know what they say next week about it x

My baby is on the 97th centile and measured bang on 7lbs at 33+5. They're...

Posted
30/04/2018

My baby is on the 97th centile and measured bang on 7lbs at 33+5. They're estimating him to be between 11 and 12lbs if we go to 40 weeks 😱 all along they've said it's dangerous for him to reach over 4.5kg so they would induce early if it was getting to that stage.

Now that it's looking like he'll be at 4.5kg by 37 weeks they've changed their minds and want to go to term which I don't understand. It is super worrying and after speaking to my midwife she has encouraged me to get another appointment with a consultant to be given actual answers to my questions as she also seems concerned by his size and their decision.

Maybe you could speak to your midwife to get her opinion on the situation and see what she advises?

Hi!

I’ve been for a growth scan today at 33+1 and she’s weighing 6lb 2oz. Have they mentioned anything to you about the glucose test or have you had it at all?

I’m being sent for one tomorrow, they’re saying because I’m small it’s not normal for me to have a big baby 🤔

I think what has got me concerned is how the sonographer reacted, she kept asking me if I was sure of my dates and wouldn't discuss if everything was fine until the end of the scan where she informed me that Baby is 'very very big' and asked about diabetes etc. I had the diabetes test done but it came back normal. I also didn't see my usual consultant, the woman I saw today was very vague and didn't really answer any of my questions, she didn't seem concerned about baby but I also felt like I was being rushed out of the door which isn't my normal experience at my hospital. Husband and mum have just informed me that on the sonographers screen the estimated weight was just over 5lbs - that seems excessive and I'm a bit confused as to why the consultant said they don't estimate when they obviously do. I'm high risk due to bmi and asthma and recently my lungs are struggling, I've been told it's because of excessive pressure from baby so I'm wondering if his growth spurt has taken its toll on my lungs.

There was three weeks between this scan and the last scan so I was surprised given that we've seen a big jump that I'm waiting five weeks for the next scan. I know baby has great cord flow and placenta looks good, he's moving around great and fluid looking good so I know he's healthy. I suppose I'm just anxious about getting him here safely as concerns have been raised about the risks to my health in labour. Xxx

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